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Noun

1. 1
   The highest-ranking corporate officer or executive officer of a corporation, company, or agency, responsible for carrying out the policies of the board of directors on a day-to-day basis; CEO.
2. 2
   the corporate executive responsible for the operations of the firm; reports to a board of directors; may appoint other managers (including a president) wordnet

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administrationceochancellorchief operating officerdeanexecutive